The Colorado Rockies still have a lot to play for — the NL West crown or a wild-card berth — as the final week of the season winds down. Can six-year veteran Chad Bettis be relied on to deliver a clutch spot start?

Despite a lackluster showing in 2018 that has seen Bettis muddled with his highest ERA (5.18) in years, I believe he can be decent enough. And with an over/under this high, that’s really all we need out of the former second-round draft pick.

First off, it’s important to note that Bettis isn’t expected to go deep in this affair, with manager Bud Black saying Bettis would be limited to 30-50 pitches.

That’s OK because Bettis has been far, far better as a reliever. Yes, he’s technically starting tonight, but his splits indicate that he’s been much superior in shorter work, with a 2.16 ERA in six relief appearances spread across 8.1 innings since Aug. 24.

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